After much success last year, Parameter Security and Hacker University are once again hosting the premier hacking and offensive cyber security conference in St. Louis. Last year’s event, TakeDownCon, was a big hit. We’ve changed the name and today, we announce ShowMeCon in May!

ShowMeCon. The name says it all. Known as the Show Me State, Missouri is home to St. Louis-based ethical hacking firm, Parameter Security, and security training company, Hacker University. Together, they are bringing you a one-of-a-kind ...

Parameter Security Co-founder Dave Chronister and Stellaservice Founder Jordy Leiser discuss Target revealing even more people than originally thought may be affected by their security breach and what you can do to protect yourself with Emily Chang on Bloomberg Television’s “Bloomberg West.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Online shopping has become an attractive alternative for shoppers who don’t want to brave crowded stores this holiday season. But that convenience has a tradeoff: an increased risk of getting hacked or scammed.

“The internet has a lot of scams going on all the time,” says Bob Bunge, a security expert and professor in the College of Engineering & Information Sciences at DeVry University. “What happens during the holidays is the ...